I fully expect this to be an “I don’t think there’s any good replacement” scenario, but I’d love to hear some options. I also know that this isn’t a good time to really make expensive purchases, and I don’t plan to make the purchase, but I’d like to hear people’s thoughts and bits of knowledge on smartwatches, or fitness-tracking watches / wearables.
So what’s your non-US, non-CN (yeah I have more than just a non-US constraint) option? Anything good out there?
I know there might be a revive of the Pebble but it’s not great for fitness tracking, and there’s no plan to go in that direction for now. And it might still be a US product.
Withings? It’s French.
I think Polar is still from Finland?! I have no experience with the watches. I am using a Suunto myself. Made in Finland, however the company is now owned by a chinese company
Came across gadget bridge a while ago, I don’t have anything that works with it, but you (or someone else) may have some luck!
I went with Suunto (Finland) and I’m very happy with it. The sapphire glass really does not scratch whereas my old garmin had many scratches after a few weeks of wear (I am clumsy).
I wanted to avoid Garmins new paywall model. The avoidance of sending money to the US is a bonus. Changed 645 for Suunto Race S. Tip - you can download the Suunto app and use it for an activity or two to see what it does - obv you don’t get much data. There is ecosystem shock when you change from Connect (not connect plus because fuck Garmin) but you get over it. Maps are amazing.
